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Howe: Francis red was harsh
- Updated: January 3, 2017
Eddie Howe insists Simon Francis’ crucial sending off in Bournemouth’s 3-3 draw with Arsenal was harsh on his side.
With Bournemouth leading 3-2 with 10 minutes remaining, Francis was sent off for an over-the-top tackle on Aaron Ramsey, before Olivier Giroud netted in stoppage time.
Bournemouth had been 3-0 up with 20 minutes remaining at the Vitality Stadium, and Howe says he didn’t believe the incident was a sending off.
He told Sky Sports: “I think it was a key moment in the game, then it’s just a case of us putting bodies in the way and make it difficult for them.
“I didn’t think it was a sending off on first view, …
